Our condolences to: Thank you to our Sponsors:

Artist: Sarah Hall, RCA
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PA S S O V E R D AY I A N D I I
PASSOVER SERVICE TIMES
Friday (Erev Pesah) 8:30 am/6:00 pm
Saturday (Day 1)
8:45 am/7:00 pm
Sunday (Day 2)
9:00 am/7:40 pm
Monday (Day 3)
7:00 am/7:00 pm
Tuesday (Day 4) 7:00 am/7:00 pm
Wednesday (Day 5) 7:00 am/7:00 pm
Thursday (Day 6) 7:00 am/6:15 pm
Friday (Day 7)
9:00 am/6:15 pm
Saturday (Day 8) 8:45 am/7:25 pm
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
Candle Lighting (Apr 3)
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Shaharit (Sanctuary)
Minha/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Candle Lighting (Apr 10)
7:28 pm
6:00 pm
9:00 am
7:00 pm
8:19 pm
7:37 pm
DAILY MINYAN
Sunday
Monday –
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 9:00 am/7:40 pm
7:00 am/7:00 pm
7:00 am/6:15 pm
9:00 am/6:15 pm
Our condolences to:
Hag Pesah Kasher v’Sameah!
Happy Pesah to you
and yours!
• Deanna and Edwin Cohen on the passing
of their brother and brother-in-law, Saul
Murray Love..z”l
Thank you to our Sponsors:
• Siyyum Breakfast for Fast of the First Born
on Friday, April 3, at 8:30 am sponsored by
Patti and Allan Friedland.
Elijah’s Entrance
A
pious and wealthy Jew asked his rabbi, “For about forty years I have opened the
door for Elijah every Seder night waiting for him to come, but he never does.
What is the reason?” The rabbi answered, “In your neighbourhood there lives a very
poor family with many children. Call on the man and propose to him that you and
your family celebrate the next Seder in his house, and for this purpose provide him
and his whole family with everything necessary for the eight Passover days. Then on
the Seder night Elijah will certainly come.”
T
he man did as his rabbi told him, but after Passover he returned claiming that
again he had waited in vain to see Elijah. The rabbi answered, “I know very well
that Elijah came on the Seder night to the house of your poor neighbour. But of course
you could not see him.” And the rabbi held a mirror before the face of the man and
said, “Look, this was Elijah’s face that night.”
A
nd so, Menahem Mendel of Kotzk, the great Hassidic Rebbe of the early 19th
century, warned that “we err if we believe that Elijah the Prophet comes through
the door. Rather, he must enter through our hearts and souls.”
H
ag Kasher ve’Sameah.
Part 2 - Monday mornings at 9:45a.m.
April 13, 20 and 27; May 4 and 11
UP NEXT AT BETH TIKVAH:
The next Hesed Committee Meeting
will take place on Monday, April 13, at
11:30 am with a light lunch at a cost of
$7.00. New members are always welcome
and for information about participating
in the activities of the committee, please
contact the synagogue office. We are
still collecting eye glasses and they can
be brought to the cupboard on the lower
level near the elevator.
We invite you to join Lou VanDelman on
April 18, 2015 in the Resource Centre from
10:00am - 11:00am during the Torah Portion
of the Service for his interpretation of
Shemini.
BETH
TIKVAH
SYNAGOGUE
1966–2016
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YOUTH & YOUNG FAMILY
TGIS
Thank G-d It’s Shabbat! Youth Services are available on April 4 and 5
from 10:30 am – noon.
• Tots Shabbat – Youth Room - April 4 (parent-led Shabbat), April 5 Hooray It’s a Hannah Day!
• Beginyan and Allstars – meet in the Shinshinim’s room.
Tots Shabbat
Drop-off services for your children are available with our ECE Educator
Hannah Orriell on the following Hannah Days: April 5, 11 and 25. On
the Shabbatot that Hannah is not with us, please note that our parent-led
volunteers and youth leaders will be leading services. Non-Hannah Days
will remain PARENT SUPERVISED. Children aged 5 and under MUST
be supervised by a parent, grandparent or caregiver during Tots Shabbat
service times. If you require more information, please contact Sigal.
UJA Moss Family Shinshinim
Ayelet and Pele are back with more fabulous programming. If you would
like to host these amazing young people for a Friday night dinner at your
home, please contact Sigal to make arrangements.
Men’s Floor Hockey
Continues weekly on Thursday evenings from 8:30 pm -10:00 pm. If
you would like to participate, contact Joey Glass for more information at:
[email protected], 416-489-9712 or visit the BT website to register
online.
BT Blazer-Halutzim (grade 1-4):
Join us for an afternoon of Hallah Baking on Sunday, April 12 from
3:30-5:30 pm. Make a delicious Hallah for your first Shabbat after
Pesah. Leave BT with it ready to go into the freezer and then into the
oven for baking in time for Shabbat. Cost: Members $10, Non-Members
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Program 2015
Think that shul can’t be cool? Give us a FEW sessions. Don’t miss Session
#6: where we will be participating with over 500 youth (grades 6-12) from
across Toronto at JSERVE on the Global Day of Community Service:
Sunday, April 19 from 11:30 am - 5 pm beginning and ending at
CHAT Wallenberg campus (200 Wilmington Avenue, Toronto). Please
visit www.jserve.ca to register online and be sure to pay close attention to
workshop age restrictions. There is NO COST to participate. Please advise
Sigal of your child’s project selection. Need more information, contact
Sigal.
Sunday Sprouts
A year long program for kids ages 1 to 7 and their families! Enjoy Hebrew
music circle time with Hazzan Tibi, arts & crafts, big toy fun and story time
with Isabela, incredible sports programming with Sports with Jay and more!
A light brunch will be served at the conclusion of each session. The fun
continues with the 2015 series on Sunday mornings from 9:30 -11:30 am in
the Youth Room and Gym! 8 weeks of fun on: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10,
and 18 when Sprouts Walk with Israel, June 7 and 14, 2015. Members
$120/series or $10 drop-in; Non-Members $160/series or $12/drop-in.
Contact the office or register ONLINE.
$15. Register ONLINE on the Halutzim page or contact Danielle at
[email protected] by April 8.
Zerizim (grade 5-8) and Halutzim
Seniors (grade 4 ONLY):
Whose cuisine will reign supreme? Don’t miss this year’s epic culinary
battle. Which team will be this year’s IRON CHEF champion? What
will the secret ingredient or ingredients be? Be there on Sunday, April 12
from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Assembly Hall and all will be revealed.
Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15. Register ONLINE on the
Zerizim page or contact Danielle at: [email protected] by April 8th.
BTY (grade 9-12):
Join over 500 youth from across Toronto (grade 6-12) and participate in
this year’s JSERVE. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the Global
Day of Community Service: Sunday, April 19 at Tanenbaum CHAT
Wallenberg (200 Wilmington Avenue) from 11:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Online registration opens March 25th. Choose one of more than a dozen
JSERVE project options and earn 5 community service hours. Workshop
options are on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t delay and visit www.
jserve.ca to reserve your spot. Email Danielle at:
[email protected] to let us know you will be participating.
The Klasner Family Foundation and
Torah High
Enroll today to Torah High and enjoy The Klasner Family
Foundation scholarships offered to Beth Tikvah Members.
Contact: www.torahhigh.org
Grades 8-12
MIFGASH 2015
Israel engagement programming for adults with
our incredible UJA Moss Family Shinshinim Ayelet Alter and Pele
Lavan. Tuesdays evenings - April 14, May 5 and 19, and June 2.
Please visit the BT website for more information about the various session topics. Register ONLINE or contact Sigal.
Cost: Members $5.00 /person/session and Non-members $10.00 /
person/session. Advance registration is appreciated.
FRUMBA
Spring Classes - April 20, 27 May 4,11 at 11:30 am
4-class package for $39.00
Please note that 10 registrants are needed for program to
commence with this package .
Contact Bette to hold your spot
[email protected]
ADULT EDUCATION
Spring Lunch & Learn 2015
• LUNCH 12:15 PM • LEARN 12:45 PM
• BEGINS APRIL 14
This series has been generously sponsored by Helen Stollar.
8-pack: Beth Tikvah Member - $119, Community Member - $139
4-pack: Beth Tikvah Member - $65, Community Member - $75
Lunch and Learn Hotline: 416-221-3433 ext. 352 or email
[email protected]. We accept VISA or MC. More
information: http://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org or by calling the
office at 416-221-3433.
Adult Education and The Harold Green
Jewish Theatre Presents: Themes of Driving
Miss Daisy - Award winning director Philip Akin will discuss the
challenges and successes between the African American and Jewish
Communities over the years. Sunday Morning, April 26 with
service at 9:00 am, light breakfast at 9:30 am and talk at 10:00
am. No charge, but RSVP is required. Please call 416-221-3433.
Is there a future for the Jews of Europe?
April 26, 2015 at 1:00pm at Beth Tikvah. More information or to
register: http://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org
The Showcase in the Foyer
Be sure to visit the newest exhibit in the Showcase. The Pomegranate
Guild of Judaic Textiles Toronto is pleased to present its newest travelling
exhibit, “People of the Book.” For more information about the Guild, go
to pomegranateguild.ca.
Book Club
Join us on Wednesday, April 15 when we review the book THE
GLASS ROOM by Simon Mawer. Book club is at 1:00 pm.
Sefarad Gala and Concert Weekend
May 8, 9 and 11
More information:
ADULT EDUCATION:
EVENING STUDY SESSIONS
Led by Educator Bracha Feder
“Issues of Life and Death, Faith and Resistance, Myself and
Beyond” - 3 sessions in commemoration of
Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Thursday, April 16
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 29
All sessions 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm No charge for
Beth Tikvah Members, $10 for Non-Members.
Call 416-221-3433 to register.
Yom HaShoah
On Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 pm, Beth Tikvah will be
commemorating Yom HaShoah v’ Ha G’vurah. All
Holocaust Survivors, Hidden Children, and Partisans are
invited to participate. The speaker on this special occasion
will be Lou VanDelman.
Current Events and World
Happenings
6 Interactive Sessions on Wednesday mornings,10:00 - 11:30 am.
April 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Topics to be chosen by
participants. Moderated by Murray Armel, Q.C. L.L.B. B.COM.
http://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org
416-221-3433
HOLD THE DATE FOR SHAVUOT
May 23 to May 25
Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Avraham Feder, founding Rabbi and
Cantor of Beth Tikvah, will be our Scholar-in-Residence
for the weekend of Shavuot. He will be delivering the
keynote address in the evening of Shavuot leading
off our Tikkun, and will be involved in several programs
throughout the holiday. Watch your mail and email for
further details.
Champagne with Charles
Our Mothers Never Taught Us This! A Beth Tikvah Women
event will be held Wednesday, May 27 with special guest Charles
The Butler, as seen on The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV. We are
looking for vendors for Boutique tables. If you wish to inquire
about booking a Boutique table please email Raizie Jacobson at
[email protected] or call 905-707-7377.
The Stratford Festival Presents...
“Carousel”
Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 pm
Tickets $105.00-Mainfloor, Bus and Tip, Bus Pickup at 9:15 am
All Tickets must be sold by May 20
Call: Fran Caine 905-881-4830 or Ruth Simon 905-731-3072
YAHRZEITS
The following members are observing Yahrzeits this week:
David Walters, Lillian Tolensky
Fri Apr 3:
Roger Chaplin, Robert Hersco, Rosalie Nepom, Robyn Hoffman,
Fred Rosen, Herb Rosenfeld
Tues Apr 7:
Edwin Cohen, Ellen Smith, Millicent Laxer, Karmela Klasner,
Manny Manis, Shelley Norris, Arlene Chelin, Marshall Spegel,
Seymour Swartz, Marlene Flicht, Victor Zuck
Sat Apr 4:
Lorraine Herlick, Moses Weingarten
Wed Apr 8:
Barbara Brown, Belle Steinberg, Murray Kideckel, Morris Norman,
Brenda Merrick, Hellen Stollar
Sun Apr 5:
Marcia Sugar, Renee Birnbaum, Evelyn Binder, David Meranda,
David Newman, Dinah Kutner, Marsha Feldberg, Hannah Bellack,
Frances Lieberman
Thurs Apr 9:
Howard Feldberg, Karmela Klasner, Abraham Gelbloom,
Stephen Goldman, Harvey Kestenberg, Peter Kunz, Nurith Safir,
Julian Segal, Max Sieber, Marsha Feldberg, Irvin Suchall
Mon Apr 6:
Ted Batcher, Charlotte Lefler, Mark Berens, Herb Goldstein, Marsha
Goldstein, Min Honickman, Marcia Bernick, Marilyn Weisz,
Andrea Koven, Ronald Morris, Irvin Sherman, Esther Hersh,
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Communal Reading of Megillat
HaShoah
Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 pm. at Beth
David Synagogue (55 Yeomans Road,
Toronto). Led by Rabbi Philip Scheim,
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl and Rabbi
Jarrod Grover. With an inspiring musical
programme featuring Cantors: Marshall
Loomer (Beth David), Simon Spiro (Beth
Tzedec), Tibor Kovari (Beth Tikvah),
David Edwards (Beth Emeth), and The
Beth Tzedec Singers with live orchestra.
Sarah and Chaim Neuberger
Holocaust Education Centre
Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Community
Commeration. Sunday, April 19, at 11:00
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Fri Apr 10:
Shelly Altman, Arlette Belaiche, Shimon Felsen, Gloria Clamen,
Sheldon Maerov, Sasha Schaeffer
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am. Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto
Congregation (BAYT, 613 Clark Avenue
West, Thornhill). More information,
contact Mary Siklos at: 416-635-2883 ext.
5301 or [email protected].
Yom Hazikaron
Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 pm. Beth
Tzedec Congregation (1700 Bathurst
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Street, Toronto). Program in Hebrew
and English. The ceremony will be
followed by an evening of Israeli songs.
Jewish Music Week in Toronto
May 10-18
www.jewishmusicweek.com
All evening meetings and programs begin with services at 7:00 pm unless
otherwise listed:
Sun. Apr. 5
• Pesah Youth and Young Families Service
8:45 am
Wed. Apr. 8
• Endowment Committee Meeting
7:30 pm
Thurs. Apr. 9
• Writer’s Club
1:30 pm
3080 Bayview Avenue,
Toronto, ON M2N 5L3
Tel: 416-221-3433
Fax: 416-221-1602
http://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org/
Rabbi: Jarrod R. Grover
Hazzan: Tibor Kovari
Ritual Director: Irv Kirshenblat
Rabbi Emeritus Senior Scholar: Dr. Avraham Feder
Executive Director: Doris Alter
Youth and Young Families Director: Sigal Tuch
Choir Director: Klara Bagley Heifetz
President: Issie Fishman
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TO HONOUR THE SANCTITY OF THE SYNAGOGUE
Children under the age of 6 are welcomed on the bimah accompanied by their
parents or grandparents. Any person coming up to the bimah must have their head
and shoulders covered and women’s dresses should be of modest length. We do
not permit smoking, photography, writing, use of beepers, cell phones or other
wireless equipment in the synagogue throughout Shabbat and Yom Tov. At any
time in the service when the congregation is standing in prayer, please refrain from
moving about. Applause is not customary at any time during the service.